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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.98, 5,060.94 and 908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.98, 5,060.94 and 908.60 is: 1,362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.98 : 5,060.94 = 908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.98/5,060.94 = 908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.98x = 5,060.94 × 908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.98x = 4,598,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,370.08/3,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.89

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